Rethinking Capitalism

Michael Porter explains why business leaders must focus on shared value.

[Source: blip.tv and HBR Blogs]

The Story of Stuff: Electronics

Why 'Designed for the Dump' is toxic for the planet and its people.

[Source: The Story of Stuff on YouTube]

Making Global Labor Fair

[Source: TED]

Labor activist Auret van Heerden talks about the next frontier of workers' rights -- globalized industries where no single national body can keep workers safe and protected. How can we keep our global supply chains honest?

From the New Yorker: Sustainable Architecture

[Source: New Yorker Currents]

Sustainable architecture, the use of nature in design, and the debates over the LEED standard.

Paul Goldberger, The New Yorker’s architecture critic, speaks to Richard Cook, a partner in Cook+Fox Architects and the designer of the new Bank of America Tower - the largest building to receive a LEED Platinum certification.

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Sustainability at New Designers

[Source: On Sustainability]

Design Museum at New Designers from Dezeen on Vimeo.